Ramon De Jesus Sierra
Tel:
(787) 897-2590
Ramon De Jesus Sierra serves 571 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ramon De Jesus Sierra placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Ramon De Jesus Sierra places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Ramon De Jesus Sierra's student population of 571 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 571 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ramon De Jesus Sierra is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ramon De Jesus Sierra is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #709 out of 1086 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% | 100% |
| Black | n/a | n/a |
| White | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | n/a |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ramon De Jesus Sierra is Domingo Aponte Collazo (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gabriela Mistral (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elemental Daniel Velez Soto (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lares Domingo Aponte Collazo Grades: 9-12 | 923 students
2.0 miles
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408 2.0 9-12 923 - Lares Elemental Daniel Velez Soto Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
2.0 miles
Carr 111 Km 2 Hm 0
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060 2.0 PK-5 448 - Lares Gabriela Mistral Grades: 7-12 | 169 students
2.0 miles
Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198 2.0 7-12 169 - Lares George Washington Grades: K-5 | 177 students
2.0 miles
Carr 111 Km 33 Hm 9 Bo Pueblo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095 2.0 K-5 177 - Lares Hector Hernandez Arana (intermedia Bo Piletas) Grades: K-5 | 396 students
2.0 miles
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350 2.0 K-5 396
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